Learn more about the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Martin believed in equality from the start. When Martin was born, segregation laws still existed. So he experienced racism in his life, even as a child. He hoped segregation would end someday. Martin’s childhood experiences of racism played a big role in the type of leader he would become. He gained support for his peaceful leadership. Martin and his supporters participated in nonviolent protests. They took Freedom Rides from the North to the South to challenge segregated buses. They held civil rights marches in many cities. Despite being arrested and jailed many times, Martin refused to give up. He would continue the fight for equality. Martin helped create real, positive change. He helped achieve many of his goals for equality, including the end of segregation and the passing of fair voting laws. But rather than rest, Martin continued to speak out when he saw injustice. Martin protested war and poverty, and fought for equal housing rights. He changed the world for future generations. Civil rights organizations continue to follow Martin’s approach to change through nonviolence and peaceful protests. More people speak out against injustice rather than stay silent. They often do so in Martin’s name and honor. Want to meet more inspiring Black men? Pick up another book in the series or get the entire box set! The Story of Strong Black Men 5-Book Box Set The Story of Jackie Robinson The Story of Nelson Mandela The Story of John Lewis The Story of Barack Obama For ages 6-9 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Follows the core curriculum ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Stories about powerful leaders ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✔ Author(s): Christine Platt
✔ Title: The Story of Martin Luther King Jr.: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers)
✔ Rating : 4.9 out of 5 base on (1120 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1641529547
✔ ISBN-13: 9781641529549
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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The author's writing style is so captivating; I couldn't put the book down. Every sentence was beautifully crafted, and the descriptions painted vivid images in my mind. A true literary gem.
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The characters in this book felt like old friends, and I was sad to say goodbye to them at the end. It's a testament to the author's talent for creating memorable and relatable personas.
